Journey
“It’s not what happened to you, but how you react to it that matters.” - Epictetus
Afghanistan
Born a year before the 9/11 attack in central Afghanistan.
Raised in a multilingual, multicultural, entrepreneurial, and Sufi setting.
Learned courage, service, and resilience from my parents and the streets of Kabul.
China
The first Afghan high school student in the history of China to attend Keystone Academy, Beijing in 2017.
Completed grades 10, 11, and 12; immersed in Chinese language and culture, traveled to 7 provinces in China.
COVID-19 Pandemic - Immersed in intuitive cooking and marathon biking.
Qatar
Studied Strategic Communication and Journalism, learning about the impact of media and Storytelling.
Served as an Admissions Diplomat for Northwestern University in Qatar, representing the university and its brand.
Immerse in Arabic, Middle Eastern culture, and American politics and media.
